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Adult Confirmation Classes to be Offered this Fall

FALL RIVER — The Faith Formation Office will offer Essential Catholicism: A Preparation Course for Adult Confirmation in two separate locations this fall, beginning in October. Essential Catholicism is a six-session course. …

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Diocesan Woman Installed in NCCW Leadership Post

ATLANTA, Ga. — Nearly 700 members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) from around the country met in Atlanta, Ga. from August 26-29, 2019 for their annual convention, …

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Veteran R.I. Educator Named Principal of Holy Name School, Fall River

FALL RIVER — David Flanagan (in photo, right) has been appointed principal of Holy Name School, effective July 1, 2019. This announcement was made by Father Jay Maddock, pastor of …

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Red Mass Set for September 28

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese will offer the annual Red Mass on Saturday, September 28, at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 …

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New Principal in Place for New Year at St. John’s School, Attleboro

FALL RIVER — Kellie Kickham (in photo) has been appointed principal of St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro. The appointment, which became effective July 1, was announced recently by  …

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2019
Dioceses in Four New England States Launch Independent Third-Party System to Report Misconduct by Bishops

Dioceses of the Boston Province including the Fall River Diocese have launched a third party, independent system to report abuse by Catholic bishops. The Bishops of the province have agreed …

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2019
Parish Totals Announced for 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal

FALL RIVER — As announced last month, the 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese raised $4.1 million through the support of more than 20,000 generous donors. Provided …

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2019
Annual Catholic Charities Appeal Surpasses $4 Million

78th Annual Appeal, ‘See All the People,’ Surpasses $4 Million The Catholic Foundation expanding philanthropic efforts in support of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER–The 78th annual Catholic Charities …

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2019
St. Anthony of Padua Relics to Tour Diocese in August

FALL RIVER—From Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31, two first-class and precious relics of the Portuguese-born saint, St. Anthony of Padua, will tour the Diocese of Fall River. Conventual …

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Jul
2019
Director Named to Lead Diocese’s First Early Learning Center

ATTLEBORO — Fall River Diocesan School Superintendent Steve Perla has announced the appointment of Christine Barrett (in photo) as the director of the new Little Flower Early Learning Center, located on …

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